Population growth was explosive, it has increased by about 100k in the last decade (not counting neighboring cities/suburbs, which have grown as well).

Even tiny leaks can become explosive.

Where my whole business changed and we had explosive growth was when I hired a Marketing Consultant Firm not involved in REI.

The explosion was contributed to it being the start of the year but most importantly i think it was us finally getting all of our marketing together.Now that the year has gone on, we are doing direct mail, newspaper, yard signs, and pay per click.

However, I believe, from what I have seen in my hometown, the explosion of multi-family units will be changing life styles.

SF and Seattle have exploded EXCLUSIVELY because of the tech explosion...

Its been a fast and furious last 2 years and we have seen explosive growths in rental prices coming out of it.

Cabinets falling off the wall, plaster chipping onto the floor, and water heater on the brink of explosion.

Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Premises or that might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.20.

Bottom line is the explosive growth of the last several years is not sustainable indefinitely.